I might be leaving u guys for a sti
08-12-2005, 11:46 PM
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I'm sure there are many that are switchers from the 8. Just as there are from the evo or STi. Those that bought the 8 for all out power realize other cars can beat it in a straight line. OMG. They are the ones that switch. The ones that bought the evo or sti that just loved that straight line power learn that the cheap looks and feel get old real quick.
08-12-2005, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by VikingDJ
It's got advantages, but none of them are pure performance oriented. Of course the refinement is far far superior. You drive one and you get the feel you are driving an elegant luxury sports machine, with very respectable power, unlike the EVO or STI. It has an amazing sound to it, it's extremely comfortable, quieter, obviously much more friendly on bumpy roads, it's shifting is considerably better, It's N/A power is so smooth, and addictive for many, and as an STI owner I am allowed to say it looks nicer, but of course looks are subjective. It's more elegant and less boy toyish, cheap econo looking. However, if you rate cars on just power and performance, then this car can't compete. Arguments can be made on either end, but I think VW would be smart to bring this car back ASAP, as it sold it's first 5000 models faster then the EVO or STI. It's just a vehicle that's gonna appeal to a wider mass, because it has those intangibles that the EVO and STI don't have, while still performing extremely well. 
08-13-2005, 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by scottmhr1
I'm sure there are many that are switchers from the 8. Just as there are from the evo or STi. Those that bought the 8 for all out power realize other cars can beat it in a straight line. OMG. They are the ones that switch. The ones that bought the evo or sti that just loved that straight line power learn that the cheap looks and feel get old real quick.
08-13-2005, 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by IkeWRX
The exhaust note on the R32 is nice, though I still prefer the Boxer sound. You say it feels like a luxury sports machine, I say it feels like a heavy German car. Don't get me wrong, I like the car quite a bit, but it's not for me nor for people with performance and modding potential high on their list (unless you want to toss HPA 15k). As for the selling 5k models faster than Evo and STi do you have anything to back that up? I looked at one long after release and they were ready to deal, the dealer they owned in the next town over had two others and they were ready to get them off their lots.
That was my opinion and personal experience in my area.The R32 sold faster based on where I live. That I know is true. As a whole, it sure as hell seems that way, but who really knows. I do know that the R32 came out considerably later as an 04 model then the STI, and I was having a very difficult time finding one at the time I got my STI. When the dealers got the R32 in, it sold right away. I needed to make up my mind immediately if I wanted an R32, where as I could sit all day and toy with the dealers for an STI. The Vw dealership didn't even care if I bought it or not. I ran into the same problem with the S2k, so I guess it's alll about where you live. It made my decision easier to get the STI. I love all cars, and will only talk good things about them. I won't boost my own car anymore then I will a car I do not own. If I don't like a car, I simply will not tlak about it. You won't find many like me.
08-15-2005, 08:40 AM
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Well from my experience you won't be disappointed. I didn't trade my 8 for an STi but purchased one before I decided to axe the 8 for a Titan. The wife drives the STi and I drive the Titan which is the only regret I have for trading my car, but since I make the payments on both she's pretty willing to let me drive it whenever I want.
I haven't missed the 8 for any reason other than navigation which I used maybe every other month.
I haven't missed the 8 for any reason other than navigation which I used maybe every other month.
08-15-2005, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by smrx8
Well guys i think i might be trading my car i have an appointment this afternoon to test drive one i love my rx8 but not very happy with my horsepower lets see how i feel when i sit in the sti if i do purchase the first thing thats going is the ugly wing 
08-22-2005, 11:19 AM
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The dealer near me has 4 06 models there in four different colors. My opinion of it has changed, now that I have seen it in person. I think it's looks nicer then my 04. I swore I would not like it when looking at the pics, but once I saw it, I was wishing my front end looked like that. I'd look into an 06 if you do decide to get one. The new design is going to grow on people, and many bashers of the new style will become fanbois. The ones that think the STI is ugly, now, will always think it's ugly.
08-22-2005, 04:56 PM
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Hmm.. someone said that if "all out performance" is your goal, go with the STI? If all out performance is your goal, and you have that kind of money to spend, why not go with a car that is also comfortable and roomy. A GTO comes to mind. Bigger, faster engine, great gas mileage, and easily modified. If I lived somewhere where I didn't appreciate the RX-8's amazing handling characteristics, I'd definitely be going with something that was just insanely ballsy. An STI is quick, but that interior is junk, it's uncomfortable, and it's engine still has to wind to wring out the power. No, a GTO can't outhandle it, but obviously handling isn't your greatest concern if you don't appreciate the 8.
Just my .02
Just my .02
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